H.R.5025 Vote: 397-12 Burgess voted Yea Title:Making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation and Treasury, and independent agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep Istook, Ernest J., Jr. [OK-5] (introduced 9/8/2004) Cosponsors: (none) Committees: House Appropriations House Reports: 108-671 Related Bills:… Read more »

On Capitol Hill today, Congressman Michael Burgess addressed the Transportation Subcommittee on Aviation during a hearing on the 9/11 Commission Report’s Review of Transportation Security Recommendations. Rep. Michael Burgess, the only Texas Republican on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, provided both an opening statement and questions to the panel which… Read more »

  Statement of Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Hearing on 9/11 Commission Recommendations for Transportation Security August 25, 2004 Good morning. I would like to thank Commissioner Lehman, Administrator Stone, and the other witnesses for participating in the hearing this morning. I believe the 9/11 Commission has… Read more »

Congressman Michael Burgess Hosts Majority Whip Roy Blunt on his Tour of North Texas Manufacturing Centers Lewisville, TX, Aug 12 - Today, Congressman Michael C. Burgess (TX-26) played host to visiting Congressman and Majority Whip Roy Blunt (R-Missouri). During his stay, Representative Blunt toured two of North Texas’ successful manufacturing centers Peterbilt Motors Company,… Read more »

Today, Congressman Michael C. Burgess (TX-26) played host to visiting Congressman and Majority Whip Roy Blunt (R-Missouri). During his stay, Representative Blunt toured two of North Texas’ successful manufacturing centers Peterbilt Motors Company, headquartered in Denton, and Retractable Technologies of Little Elm. “I was honored to show Representative Blunt the strength of our… Read more »

H.R.4056 Passed 423-0 Burgess voted YES Title:To encourage the establishment of both long-term and short-term programs to address the threat of man-portable air defense systems (MANPADS) to commercial aviation. Sponsor: Rep Mica, John L. [FL-7] (introduced 3/30/2004) Cosponsors: 4 Committees: House Transportation and Infrastructure; House… Read more »

  Congressman Michael C. Burgess Statement for the Record - MANPADS Defense Act of 2004 July 19, 2004 Mr. Chairman, I rise today in strong support of H.R. 4065, The MANPADS Defense Act. In response to the September 11, 2001 attacks, Congress passed The Aviation and Transportation Security Act (ATSA) to ensure the safety of airline passengers. This legislation expanded… Read more »

U.S. House of Representatives Passes Appropriations Bills – Rep. Burgess Brings Tax Dollars Home to North Texas The federal appropriations process is one of the most important parts of public policy. Unlike authorizing bills, which establish programs and policies, appropriations bills fund programs and must pass every year or the federal government shuts down. There are 13… Read more »

  Aviation Subcommittee Hearing: Inline Explosive Detection Systems: Financing and Deployment Michael C. Burgess - Statement July 14, 2004 Thank you, Mr. Chairman. As the Congressman who represents a large part of the Dallas Fort Worth Airport, I would like to commend you for holding this important hearing on Inline Explosive Detection systems. Securing the safety of… Read more »

H.R.3980 Passed 387-26 Burgess voted YES Title:To establish a National Windstorm Impact Reduction Program. Sponsor: Rep Neugebauer, Randy [TX-19] (introduced 3/17/2004) Cosponsors: 44 Committees: House Science; House Transportation and Infrastructure; Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation House Reports: 108-575 Part 1 Latest Major… Read more »